Pediatric Activity Specialist: Creative Play & Growth

Pediatric Specialty Care; Point Pleasant (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Employer Matching

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Dental, Vision, and Medical insurance

Employee Discount Program

PTO (vacation and holiday accruals)

Job summary

Pediatric Specialty Care in Point Pleasant, PA is seeking an enthusiastic Activity Assistant to join our team in a part-time role, with 11:00am-7:00pm shifts. You will work under a Recreational Therapist to plan 1:1 and group activities for medically complex children, helping growth, social interaction, and emotional well-being.

The role requires a high school diploma, 21+, artistic background or prior instruction, and experience in activities within care settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Artistic background or instruction from a certified activity consultant.
• Ability to lead group programs.
• Experience in activities department in long-term care or hospital setting.
• English language proficiency at intermediate or higher level.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, preparing, and leading 1:1 and group activities.
• Support community life programming both on and off campus.
• Adapt activities to meet each child’s physical and developmental abilities.
• Encourage participation and build positive, supportive relationships.
• Assist with ADL care as needed in accordance with care plans.
• Document participation and engagement accurately and timely.
• Support a safe, inclusive, and uplifting environment.
• Collaborate closely with the Recreational Therapist and interdisciplinary team to ensure purposeful and individualized programming.

Skills

Group leadership

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pediatric Specialty Care in Point Pleasant, PA is seeking an enthusiastic Activity Assistant to join our team in a part-time role, with 11:00am-7:00pm shifts. You will work under a Recreational Therapist to plan 1:1 and group activities for medically complex children, helping growth, social interaction, and emotional well-being.

The role requires a high school diploma, 21+, artistic background or prior instruction, and experience in activities within care settings.